Congratulations on your acceptance to Columbia GSAPP!
At Columbia GSAPP you will join a long legacy of creative thinkers and original professionals and become part of a community of students and alumni who are critically engaged with the world and dedicated to addressing the urgent issues of our time.
Confirm your enrollment decision by Monday, April 15, 2024 by completing the enrollment form.
Please review a detailed timeline outlining your next steps for summer 2024 entry.
Students enrolling in the M.S. Advanced Architectural Design; M.S. Architecture and Urban Design; and M.S. Real Estate Development programs begin with the Summer 2024 Semester on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Students enrolling in the M.S. Computational Design Practices program start with an online tutorial, and begin in person classes on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Also reference the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar, and don’t hesitate to email us at arch_admissions@columbia.edu with any questions.
We hope that you were able to join us and fellow admitted students in New York for the GSAPP Open House on Monday, March 25, 2024 for a full day of events, presentations, and discussions with the Dean, program directors, faculty, current students, and alumni to learn more about the School, it’s curriculum and culture.
Register in advance to join the event
The in-person event will be followed by a series of online presentations throughout the week for anyone unable to join in person. Recordings will be made available afterwards.
If you aren’t able to visit Columbia’s campus in person, may also browse GSAPP’s Buildings and Facilities on our interactive virtual tour!
Event | Time |
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Check-in and Breakfast | 9:30am – 11:00 am |
Student-led building tours Visits to GSAPP Research Centers and Labs, Making Studio, Avery Library, and more. |
10:00am – 12:00pm |
The Library is Open (House): Faculty Publications | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
Lunch with GSAPP Faculty and Students Representatives | 12:30 – 1:30pm |
Welcome by Dean Andrés Jaque | 1:30– 2:00 pm |
Curriculum Presentations by the respective academic Program Directors | 2:00 – 3:00pm |
Conversations with Current Students in your academic program | 4:00 – 3:00pm |
Life at GSAPP: Learn more about the School | 4:00 – 6:00pm |
Pre-Lecture Reception | 6:00 – 6:30pm |
GSAPP Open House Lecture by Hilary Sample (event info) |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
Date | Event | Link |
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Tue, March 26, 10:00am EST |
MSRED Info Session with Program Director Patrice Derrington and faculty |
Register Online |
Wed, March 27, 9:00am EST |
MSAAD Info Session with Dean and Program Director Andrés Jaque |
Register Online |
Wed, March 27, 11:00am EST |
M.ARCH Info Session with Program Director Mario Gooden and faculty |
Register Online |
Thur, March 28, 9:00am EST |
Life After GSAPP Online Panel with GSAPP Alumni |
Register Online |
Thur, March 28, 10:00am EST |
MSHP Info Session with Program Director Jorge Otero-Pailos |
Register Online |
Thur, March 28, 10:00am EST |
MSUP Info Session with Program Director Weiping Wu |
Register Online |
Thur, March 28, 7:30pm EST |
MSCCCP Info Session with Program Directors Felicity Scott and Mark Wasiuta |
Register Online |
Fri, March 29, 9:00am EST |
MSCDP Info Session with Program Director Laura Kurgan |
Register Online |
Fri, March 29, 9:00am EST |
MSAUD Info Session with Program Director Kate Orff |
Register Online |
Fri, March 29, 10:00am EST |
Next Steps in the Enrollment Process with representatives from Student Affairs and Admissions |
Register Online |
Fri, March 29, 3:00pm EST |
Student Financial Services learn more about the federal aid, billing schedule, payment plans and more |
Register Online |
Sat, March 30, 2:00pm EST |
Notes from Within IV A Conversation with Members of the Black Student Alliance |
Zoom Registration |
Tue, April 2, 9:00am EST |
International Student Info Session with Columbia University ISSO |
Register Online |
International students at Columbia enter the United States on an F-1 or J-1 student visa. You will need an I-20 for F-1 status or DS-2019 for J-1 status issued by Columbia’s International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) before making your visa appointment at a U.S. consulate to apply for your visa.
Watch the ISSO video on how to get a visa.
You will need to:
Ready to begin? Go to the ISSO website for the I-20/DS-2019 application, supporting documents checklist, and instructions. If you have any questions regarding the visa application process, please contact the ISSO at newintlstudent@columbia.edu.